Need help please!

Deathknight8 · Sep 23, 2014

http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/desktops/no-monitor/auction-783792285.htm
I just bought this.
Have I made the right decision?

guanyu210379 · Sep 23, 2014

!!Warning!!! Low quality PSU !!Warning!!!

The SSD is too small but not really an issue, you can upgrade this anytime you want.
Relatively old specs but still ok for today gaming.
Very pricy for the spec especially if it is second-handed.

RaDiKaL_ · Sep 23, 2014

Is it a good gaming PC? yes it is, was it worth the price you paid?

1250 NZD = 1000 USD aprox...

If it were brand new maybe... for used parts however price should have been lower, still, it will be a good gaming pc.

Someone Somewhere · Sep 23, 2014

Note: No operating system, but pre-loaded with Windows 7 Ultimate

Arrr. Me wonders where that comes from.

Rest looks pretty good, though you'll probably want to add a spinning drive for bulk storage in future. No idea why there's two SSDs.

Note that NZ prices have GST of 15% included, and international shipping is horrid. Price is a little higher than it should be, but not obscene.

PSU is actually pretty decent; FSP aren't bad.

i7Baby · Sep 23, 2014

Its pretty good for 1250nzd. The FSP Aurum is in tier 2b of http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html so it should be fine.

Deathknight8 · Sep 23, 2014

Will it run things on ultra?
And Idk also what he is talking about with the OS.. Does it come with it or not lol

i7Baby · Sep 23, 2014

Yeah the OS comment doesn't make sense.

Performance - http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/09/24/sapphire_vaporx_radeon_hd_7970_ghz_edition_review/4#.VCFiLvmSx2E

smackers_12 · Sep 23, 2014

I see you deleted the other thread you made that i answered in

. But I would probably be formatting those ssds and actually buying an os (or using a free os like mint) because sounds like its probably pirated and who knows how dodgy that is. All you would really need to change is maybe putting in a 1tb hard drive

Someone Somewhere · Sep 23, 2014

Comes with a pirated version, by the sounds of it.

smackers_12 · Sep 23, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

Yea sounds dodgy, i agree.

Deathknight8 · Sep 23, 2014

smackers_12 :

Shit meant to reply not pick as sol lol..
Someone deleted it, not me.
How is the gpu?
Would it run stuff on max settings?
OEM microsoft means its like the beta version of 8.1 or windows 7

smackers_12 · Sep 23, 2014

Deathknight8 :

Graphics card is good, its the same as an r9 280x. It will run most stuff on max settings (maybe not with aa on though). OEM windows is tied to one motherboard i think, it cannot be reinstalled if the mobo is changed (sounds like its pirated)

Deathknight8 · Sep 23, 2014

So def worth 1250 mate?

Deathknight8 · Sep 23, 2014

Little bit worried as he didn't write anything bout wireless internet adapter.. My room is a garage so I can't get wired internet.
Would it come with it?

smackers_12 · Sep 23, 2014

Deathknight8 :

I would say its probably worth your 1250 if it works, i know stuff is even more expensive in nz than here (Aus), if it all works go for it

smackers_12 · Sep 23, 2014

Deathknight8 :

It might but i doubt it, from looking at the pic it does not appear to. You can either get a pci-e wireless adaptor or a usb one (you are probably looking at 30 bucks)

Deathknight8 · Sep 23, 2014

Would it be difficult to open the PC and put it in?
And I have no idea if it works. I am in Australia atm and getting my bro to go over and pick it up

smackers_12 · Sep 23, 2014

Deathknight8 :

Its not that hard to do but if you dont feel confident you can get a usb one. If it doesn't work there are laws that protect you as a buyer (I mean for the whole system)

Someone Somewhere · Sep 23, 2014

Pretty easy. Pull the side panel of, undo a screw, remove the slot cover, insert the card, put the screw back in, and close the side panel. Then install the drivers from the CD.

guanyu210379 · Sep 23, 2014

ah..ok..
I have never heard of the PSU brand. I did not really pay attention that it is still on Tier 2.

Like I said before, the rig is still ok for gaming.
Relatively old spec but still quite powerful for gaming.
Only the price is not OK especially if it is not new.

Someone Somewhere · Sep 23, 2014

Fortron Source Power is a pretty major OEM. Stuff branded with their own name doesn't usually show up in the states, though.

smackers_12 · Sep 23, 2014

guanyu210379 :

1250 nzd is like 1000usd and there is a lot of import tax etc in new zealand, same reason as pc parts are more expensive in australia. You couldn't build the same system for 1250 nzd in nz as you can for 1000 usd in the us

guanyu210379 · Sep 23, 2014

smackers_12 :

ah, I did not know that.
I am always using US prices as reference in this forum in general and also familiar with prices in western Europe but have no idea about the prices in Australia and New Zealand.
Now I know that you guys in NZ must pay more than in USA..which is also the case for us here in Europe.

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